Data Solutions Architect-8293

Data Architect

Permanent | Hybrid | Data Architecture | ETL 

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design and govern enterprise-scale data architectures that support complex, data-driven programmes. This role will be responsible for shaping data strategy, defining information models, and delivering robust data platforms capable of supporting advanced analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives.

You will work closely with engineering, analytics, data science, and business stakeholders to ensure data is trusted, accessible, and structured effectively across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges and influencing the future direction of large-scale digital transformation programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models across multiple domains.
• Design and govern scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines that support enterprise reporting, analytics, and AI workloads.
• Establish data standards, governance frameworks, and best practices to improve data quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to define data requirements and strategic roadmaps.
• Drive the implementation of a single source of truth across complex and diverse datasets.
• Support the adoption of modern cloud-based data platforms and architecture patterns.
• Ensure data solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned to organisational objectives.
• Provide architectural leadership across data engineering, analytics, and AI initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in Data Architecture, Data Modelling, and Enterprise Information Management.
• Proven experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines within large-scale environments.
• Expertise in creating conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Experience defining data governance standards, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.
• Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms and data integration technologies.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated, complex, or large-scale organisations.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience supporting or enabling Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Knowledge of MLOps, feature stores, real-time analytics, or automated data pipelines.
• Experience with data mesh, domain-driven design, or modern data architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with data cataloguing, lineage, and observability tools.
• Previous experience working on large-scale digital transformation programmes.

The successful candidate will establish scalable, well-governed data architectures that enable trusted decision-making, advanced analytics, and AI-driven innovation. They will provide strategic leadership across data initiatives, ensuring data is effectively modelled, integrated, and managed while supporting complex business and technology programmes. Success will be measured through the delivery of resilient data solutions, improved data quality and accessibility, and the creation of a strong foundation for future digital transformation initiatives.

About Peregrine

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that’s focused on growth, both yours, our clients’, and the sectors we support. You’ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

How Specialist Talent Works

As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you’ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you’ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You’ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You’re not a contractor - you’re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.

Our Culture

We’re curious, open, and always learning. We believe in doing great work and doing it with integrity. We support each other, share ideas freely, and celebrate progress big and small. And we care about the impact we make, whether that’s helping clients solve tough problems or creating opportunities for people from all walks of life.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be a diverse team, with 20+ nationalities represented across Peregrine. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our partnerships and internal initiatives, we’re working to improve social mobility, reduce our environmental impact, and help our clients build more inclusive teams too.

Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing